- Person-centred approach
- Men's wellbeing focus
- Supports life changes
About Matthew
Matthew Costello is a person-centred counsellor and psychotherapist who works from a supportive, empathetic stance. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Matthew focuses on helping people at difficult turning points and during ongoing struggles.
He often supports men who are dealing with stress, anxiety and problems with self-esteem. He also helps people facing addiction, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy-related issues. His practice includes work on sleep and eating issues, anger and impulsivity, and concerns such as hoarding and control problems.
Matthew draws on experience with people who have neurodiverse presentations and with a range of mental health tensions. He also works with those coping with career changes, parenting strains, fatherhood topics, midlife pressures and questions about life purpose. He treats matters linked to mood including depression and bipolar, and responds to panic and stress reactions.
In sessions he creates a calm, empathic environment where people can talk things through and discover their own resources. Conversations tend to be practical and down to earth, with a focus on what the person wants to change. Matthew aims to help clients carry new ways of coping into everyday life.
He has three years' experience in the field and practices in the United Kingdom. Sessions are conducted in English and are offered through the platform's booking procedures. To confirm current session formats, people should check the therapist's profile before booking.
How evidence-based techniques work online
Matthew describes his work as rooted in person-centred practice while drawing on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. Person-centred work focuses on listening closely and reflecting what matters to the client, helping people feel heard and able to explore their priorities. Evidence-based approaches also include practical methods that teach coping skills, emotion regulation and ways to manage panic or addictive behaviours, which can be useful for stress, anxiety and mood concerns.Finding the best approach is part of the process and is decided together. The therapist discusses a person's goals and preferences and then tries methods that fit those aims. This collaborative stance means plans can be adjusted as work progresses so the approach stays relevant to the client's needs.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare or travel, and can reduce time spent commuting. It may also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight and gives the flexibility to use conversation-based methods and skills practice between meetings. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists can tailor online sessions to suit different practical needs.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counsellor help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression and a wide range of life issues including parenting, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy-related problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Matthew uses a person-centred approach that focuses on listening and understanding. Sessions are aimed at helping people find their own direction and practical steps forward.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of experience working as a counsellor and psychotherapist with people facing various mental health tensions and neurodiversity challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from outside the UK?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are arranged for people within the United Kingdom.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a course of therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.